Breaking News as of June 2011
Legarda: It's Time for New Meet with Saudi Gov't
Senator Loren Legarda today said it is about time that the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) initiate and pursue the convening of the Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) with the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to discuss various matters affecting overseas Filipino workers (OFW).
June 30, 2011
Legarda Urges LGUs to Focus on Flood Mitigation Measures
Senator Loren Legarda today urged local government units (LGUs) to exhaust all means to improve flood mitigation measures and lessen, if not prevent altogether, damages and casualties from floods.
June 30, 2011
Legarda Hails PHL's Removal from Human Trafficking Watch List
Senator Loren Legarda today welcomed the removal of the Philippines from the US government's human trafficking watch list.
June 29, 2011
Legarda Asks DA to be at the Forefront of Rehab Efforts for Farmers Affected by Recent Typhoons
Senator Loren Legarda today called on the Department of Agriculture (DA) to alert all its regional offices nationwide to be at the forefront of rehabilitation efforts following the onslaught of Typhoons Egay and Falcon.
June 28, 2011
Legarda Urges DOH, LGUs to Avert Spread of Diseases in Flooded Communities and Evacuation Centers
In light of recent flooding in several areas in the country brought about by weather disturbances occurring one after the other, Senator Loren Legarda called on the Department of Health (DOH) to closely monitor any possible outbreak of water-borne diseases, such as dengue, diarrhea and leptospirosis in various communities.
June 27, 2011
Legarda to LGUs: Implement Solid Waste Management Act Strictly to Avoid Recurring Floods
As the floods caused by the rains from Typhoon Falcon subside and families return to their homes from evacuation centers, the strict implementation of the Solid Waste Management Law by local government units (LGUs) is one of the next crucial steps to undertake, Senator Loren Legarda today stressed.
June 26, 2011
Legarda Calls for Effective Early Warning Systems for Dam Water Release
Senator Loren Legarda today warned local government officials and government agencies to maintain strict vigilance as heavy rains continue to pour, leading to the overflowing of several dams and rivers in the country.
June 25, 2011
Greater Efforts Needed to be More Prepared for Next Typhoons - Legarda
Senator Loren Legarda today said that while there are improvements in the government's preparation for the onslaught of typhoons, much is still needed to reduce the risks when natural hazards strike.
June 24, 2011
Legarda Bats for Better Services, Protection for Filipino Seafarers
In celebration of the Day of the Filipino Seafarer, Senator Loren Legarda today reiterated her call for the institution of mechanisms that would ensure better protection and provision of necessary services for Filipino sea-based workers.
June 24, 2011
Legarda Legarda: Keep Children Out of the Streets
In a bid to keep minors out of the streets, Senator Loren Legarda pushed for the immediate passage of a proposed measure that seeks to establish crisis centers for street children all over the country.
June 23, 2011
Legarda Pushes for Child Nutrition Program in all Public Schools
Senator Loren Legarda has called for the establishment of a child nutrition program in all public schools nationwide to address both food insecurity and malnutrition among schoolchildren.
June 22, 2011
Legarda Lauds Passage of Mandatory Child Immunization Act in Congress
Senator Loren Legarda hailed the passage in Congress of the measure that will establish a comprehensive program that will provide free vaccination services to infants and children.
June 19, 2011
Legarda: Rizal, a Hero of the Environment
Senator Loren Legarda today called on Filipinos to highlight and honor another facet in the life of the country's National Hero—that of being a hero of the environment.
June 18, 2011
Legarda Wants Human Rights Subject in Schools
Senator Loren Legarda pushed for the inclusion of human rights courses in all public and private schools in the country to ensure that all students are aware of their rights and to prevent them from being victims of human rights abuse.
June 17, 2011
Legarda Welcomes Launching of Nat'l Renewable Energy Program; Stresses Need for RE Scorecard
Senator Loren Legarda welcomed the launching of the National Renewable Energy Program (NREP), citing the crucial role played by renewable energy during the power crisis in the 1990s.
June 16, 2011
Legarda Urges LGUs to Exert Vigilance over Marine Resources within Their Jurisdiction
Senator Loren Legarda today called on local government units (LGUs) all over the nation to be at the forefront in the crusade for the protection of the country's marine resources.
June 15, 2011
Legarda: Spratlys Claimants Should Adhere to their Agreement under DOC
Senator Loren Legarda today said that claimants to the Spratly Islands must continue their adherence and respect their commitment to the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC) to ensure pleasant relationships among nations.
June 14, 2011
Legarda Urges Filipinos to Help Free the Nation from the Cycle of Disaster and Poverty
"As the nation celebrates one hundred thirteen years of independence from colonial rule, Filipinos must now work hand-in-hand to liberate each and every citizen and the whole country from the chronic cycle of disaster vulnerability and poverty."
June 12, 2011
Senator Loren Legarda urged local government units (LGUs) to integrate disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA) tools in their respective land use and development plans to ensure that progress will not be stunted due to weather-related occurrences.
June 11, 2011
Legarda Pushes for a National Policy on Students' Rights and Welfare
To bring out and enhance the full potential of the country's young citizens, Senator Loren Legarda pushed for the passage of a bill creating a national policy that would promote and guarantee students' rights and welfare.
June 08, 2011
Legarda Wants Inclusion of Ethnic Origin in Nat'l Census to Better Address Needs of IPs
Senator Loren Legarda has proposed the inclusion of information on ethnic origin in the conduct of national census as a way to better address the needs of indigenous peoples (IP) groups.
June 07, 2011
Legarda Pushes for Swift Passage of Amended Nat'l Health Insurance Act
Senator Loren Legarda called for the immediate passage of the bill amending the National Health Insurance Act as she expressed alarm over the fact that more than 20 million poor Filipinos are yet to be covered by the government’s healthcare program.
June 04, 2011
